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simonrex22 · 08-10-2003, 12:42 PM

Its newsphoto.com or something and there is this pic i want to save. But when i try to open it, it says file unknown. Is there a way the site can prevent you from saving pics. There is no file extension in the file name. What can i do to save it?

Silvy · 08-10-2003, 01:02 PM

There are ways to hinder attempts to save the images... but If your browser can see them, then your computer has it, and you're in control (take a screenshot if you need to)

I use the Opera browser and it let's me save an entire page including all pictures. Including any that don't want saved. I haven't had a problem with it yet, but I'm not a frequent picture-saver either... Maybe you should try it.
See www.opera.com

As a side note: do respect other peoples privacy and copyrights. If you do that then go ahead.

charliex · 08-10-2003, 03:40 PM

if its windows OS use shift prtsc to grab the entire screen, or alt prtsc to grab the active window. then paste it into a paint program and save it.

frankx · 08-11-2003, 10:27 AM

HTML code can be programmed to prevent the viewer from saving pics on a particular web site. Usually the attempt is accompanied by a message, IE "All pics copyright JoeSchmo. Copying of pictures is prohibited" or some such. I'm sure there are ways around it, though I don't know what those are.

dragon2fire · 08-11-2003, 10:58 AM

opera is a good idea

its all i use

macmanmike6100 · 08-11-2003, 11:09 AM

Opera and IE5.2 (at least on the Mac) both save webpages. Try those.

If all else fails, go with a screenshot.

drawerfixer · 08-11-2003, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Silvy
As a side note: do respect other peoples privacy and copyrights. If you do that then go ahead.

The RIAA is watching. It's not just music anymore. *dun dun dun*

mag7chris · 08-11-2003, 03:41 PM

your browser should have a "save as" or save page button on the file menu, try that

you could also try dragging the image to another program such as your word processor. I haven't tried this

Shinryu · 08-11-2003, 04:12 PM

Left click and hold on the image, then drag the cursor to the desktop. You'll need to lessen the size of the browser window so that a bit of the desktop is showing, mind you. After dragging, release the left mouse button. You *should* see that the image you want is now on your desktop.

If not, dunno. Works for me.

Juxtapozed · 08-11-2003, 08:25 PM

try renaming the file before you save it...that has worked for me in the past

08-10-2003, 12:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
simonrex22 Insane	Cant save pic from a website Its newsphoto.com or something and there is this pic i want to save. But when i try to open it, it says file unknown. Is there a way the site can prevent you from saving pics. There is no file extension in the file name. What can i do to save it?

08-10-2003, 01:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
Silvy paranoid Location: The Netherlands	There are ways to hinder attempts to save the images... but If your browser can see them, then your computer has it, and you're in control (take a screenshot if you need to) I use the Opera browser and it let's me save an entire page including all pictures. Including any that don't want saved. I haven't had a problem with it yet, but I'm not a frequent picture-saver either... Maybe you should try it. See www.opera.com As a side note: do respect other peoples privacy and copyrights. If you do that then go ahead. __________________ "Do not kill. Do not rape. Do not steal. These are principles which every man of every faith can embrace. " - Murphy MacManus (Boondock Saints)

08-11-2003, 10:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
frankx Psycho Location: The Tip of the Boot	HTML code can be programmed to prevent the viewer from saving pics on a particular web site. Usually the attempt is accompanied by a message, IE "All pics copyright JoeSchmo. Copying of pictures is prohibited" or some such. I'm sure there are ways around it, though I don't know what those are. __________________ Louisiana: We're Not ALL Drunken Cajun Wackos, But That's Our Tourism Campaign

08-11-2003, 08:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Juxtapozed Upright Location: Western Massachusetts	try renaming the file before you save it...that has worked for me in the past __________________ FuKkiT

08-10-2003, 03:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
charliex Junkie Location: North Hollywood	if its windows OS use shift prtsc to grab the entire screen, or alt prtsc to grab the active window. then paste it into a paint program and save it.

08-11-2003, 10:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
dragon2fire Junkie	opera is a good idea its all i use

08-11-2003, 11:09 AM	#6 (permalink)
macmanmike6100 High Honorary Junkie Location: Tri-state.	Opera and IE5.2 (at least on the Mac) both save webpages. Try those. If all else fails, go with a screenshot.

08-11-2003, 03:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
mag7chris Crazy	your browser should have a "save as" or save page button on the file menu, try that you could also try dragging the image to another program such as your word processor. I haven't tried this

08-11-2003, 04:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
Shinryu Loser	Left click and hold on the image, then drag the cursor to the desktop. You'll need to lessen the size of the browser window so that a bit of the desktop is showing, mind you. After dragging, release the left mouse button. You should see that the image you want is now on your desktop. If not, dunno. Works for me.